How to care for banyan bonsai in winter
Today's introduction to how to care for banyan bonsai in winter and the related introduction of green plants and flowers about the growth environment and characteristics of banyan trees, next, the editor will introduce to everyone.
Banyan trees may be familiar to everyone, having learned about them in textbooks in childhood. The feeling that banyan trees give people is that of strong trunks, long root systems, and aerial roots, etc.
Song Dynasty poet Yang Wanli wrote in his poem "Banyan Tree": "Straight but not round, the axe also spares its wood. Several trees together make a real fungus, and the hollow stem is always full of sinew." This is a portrayal of the banyan tree's external characteristics!
Banyan trees are easy to shape into bonsai, making them one of the currently popular bonsai!
Banyan trees belong to the Moraceae family and are flood-tolerant plants. Short-term flooding will not rot their roots.
Banyan trees prefer high-temperature and humid environments and can tolerate temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius. As subtropical trees, they are not cold-tolerant and need to be kept above 5 degrees Celsius in winter to survive safely. Generally, moving them indoors is enough to survive the winter (Henan temperatures).
Banyan trees prefer slightly acidic soil, so when potting, it is necessary to acidify the soil artificially. Most humus soil is acidic (decayed leaves, dead animals, sawdust, and straw, etc.), and it is necessary to mix in polystyrene granules or perlite to increase soil looseness.
Banyan trees are prone to yellow leaves in alkaline soil, so if soil alkalization is detected, it is necessary to change the soil or add diluted vinegar solution to acidify the soil. However, the best solution is still to change the soil, as it takes 2-3 years for the soil to become alkaline!
Banyan trees also enjoy water and can be grown in both soil and water. Therefore, when caring for banyan trees, it is important to keep the soil moist and water frequently. When potting, be careful not to accumulate water, as the potting soil is limited, so the banyan tree's root system is limited. Long-term waterlogging can lead to root rot, but short-term flooding is not a problem since banyan trees are quite water-tolerant.
How to care for banyan bonsai in winter
Banyan trees are light-loving plants, so just placing the potted banyan tree in the sunlight is fine. In natural conditions, banyan trees are directly exposed to light, so they do not need to be shaded in the summer. Generally, under natural conditions, banyan trees grow near water, so their environment is moist. When potting in the summer, it is necessary to spray the leaves in the morning and evening to maintain a moist environment. This moist environment can also stimulate the banyan tree to grow pendant roots in the air, enhancing its ornamental value.
Banyan trees also have good tolerance for poor soil and require controlled fertilization during maintenance. Too fertile soil can cause the banyan tree to grow wildly. If in the stage of training the trunk, it is advisable to apply thin fertilization frequently to promote rapid trunk formation.
If conditions are suitable, banyan trees grow quickly, so pruning is necessary every year if not training the trunk.
Banyan trees have very developed and robust root systems, so the roots need to be pruned every 1-2 years, which can be combined with changing the soil. Banyan trees can become a forest with a single tree! So, those who like multi-trunk trees can cultivate one.
Banyan trees can be propagated by seeds or cutting in May.
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